Facts

Social work is one of the fastest growing careers in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. There were almost 650,000 social work jobs in 2014. The profession is expected to grow by 12 percent between 2014 and 2024.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of
professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and
development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for social workers,
and to advance sound social policies.